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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.07, 786.38 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.07, 786.38 and 345.86 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.07 : 786.38 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.07/786.38 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.07x = 786.38 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.07x = 271,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,977.39/570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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